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That's a thought. I haven't bought new clothes for ages either and when I buy stuff from the 2nd. hand market they are stuffed into plastic bags. From Secours Caotholique they are put into re cycled bags from other shops. I always take a bag with me anyway. By the way did you read Millymolly mandy a...

I think you will be pleased to know that give away plastic bags have been banned in France since 1st November. If you intend holidaying here don't forget to take a bag to the supermarket or be prepared to buy them. at the chemists today I was given a plastc bag which has been made with, it says, 90%...

Hallo Nev, not too far away from us there are forests of eucalyptus trees. Whole hillsides are covered with them. This summer two (forests I mean)of them were cut down, of course they have all sprung up again and very pretty they look, but what would they have been grown for please? The trees that w...

Dear all, many thanks for the replies. I had intended to make my "no-dig" beds about 5ft. but will follow Tawny owl's advice and make them longer. I have a very heavy clay soil, Nev and angina, so I thought maybe, if I dig only once and never have to do it again I might last a bit longer. ...

Just how poisonous are Daturas/ Brugmansias (I don't know which name is correct)? I grow these in pots around the house for their spectacular flowers and lovely scent but next summer we will have a 2 year old, a6 year old and a 10 year old staying with us for about 6 weeks. How far away should put t...

Has anyone tried no-dig beds as recommended by the Henry Doubleday research people? Has anyone tried them? Any hints or advice gratefully received. Thanx.